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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker Utility (Abington) - Grade 9 to join the team. Duties include:

• Operate various types of scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment such as scrubbing machine, vacuum, wet-dry pick-up machine, etc., and hand tools, as required
• Sweep, scrub, strip, seal, wax, and shampoo various types of floors and floor coverings and furniture
• Remove, replace incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, shades, and covers (all from permanent fixtures), venetian and roller blinds, window screens; wall hangings, etc.
• Remove accumulated waste and debris from buildings, as required
• Remove, move, and/or relocate furniture, equipment, supplies and construction materials, unload incoming materials and move to storage locations
• Wash windows, wall sections, floor to ceiling, ceilings, venetian and roller blinds, light fixtures, window screens, etc.
• Assist in set-up and clean-up of chairs, tables, stages, platforms, bleachers, lecterns, etc. , at various campus locations for banquets, plays, and other scheduled events
• Remove debris from walks and driveways; rake and remove leaves; pick up paper and other debris
• Operate motor vehicle to transport materials, equipment and personnel between building work sites
• Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition; report unusual conditions to supervisor
• Shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand and other anti-skid materials on walks and driveways using small power and/or hand tools, as required

Job Requirements: Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Up to and including 3 months of effective experience.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Up to 3 months of effective experience None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker Utility (Abington) - Grade 9 to join the team. Duties include: Operate various types of scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment such as scrubbing machine, vacuum, wet-dry pick-up machine, etc., and hand tools, as required. Sweep, scrub, strip, seal, wax, and shampoo various types of floors and floor coverings and furniture. Remove, replace incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, shades, and covers (all from permanent fixtures), venetian and roller blinds, window screens; wall hangings, etc. Remove accumulated waste and debris from buildings, as required. Remove, move, and/or relocate furniture, equipment, supplies and construction materials, unload incoming materials and move to storage locations. Wash windows, wall sections, floor to ceiling, ceilings, venetian and roller blinds, light fixtures, window screens, etc. Assist in set-up and clean-up of chairs, tables, stages, platforms, bleachers, lecterns, etc. , at various campus locations for banquets, plays, and other scheduled events. Remove debris from walks and driveways; rake and remove leaves; pick up paper and other debris. Operate motor vehicle to transport materials, equipment and personnel between building work sites. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition; report unusual conditions to supervisor. Shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand and other anti-skid materials on walks and driveways using small power and/or hand tools, as required. Job Requirements: Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Up to and including 3 months of effective experience. QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE - Up to 3 months of effective experience REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS - None

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